Landfills are eyesores, produce unpleasant smells, harm the environment, and attract pests – all nasties in one giant place. But what you may not know is that landfills are also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, which will cause irreversible climate change. Landfills are the third-largest source of human-related methane emissions in the United States, and it’s only getting worse. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and has a significant impact on the environment. Over a 100-year period, methane has been 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. So,…